Skill set and brains matter. 

Be the Property Manager and the repair man: Basically you're the RENAISSANCE man and if this is your first home I would for do this for not only saving money but for the experience and skills to know who to hire in the future.4.)

Id recommend reading a few of those to really hone your skills.

When working with lenders, you can ask them to do a "Soft" pull on your credit.

That's all ok... it shows me that if you have Computer and Tech skills, you can rise above those that don't use technology that well.Good Luck and I'm sure you'll get a lot of support here on BP!

These buildings demand rents slightly lower than Class A properties, with a mix of white collar workers and more skilled blue collar workers.

The subliminal messages were buried in soft static.He asked him why he switched from real estate, and the guy confided, "Simple.  

I'd have to sell and see the projects to completion, which will be a great skill to use on my own flips.On the other hand, the IT industry has potential so leaving it doesn't seem like a good move.Any thoughts are appreciated!

It really all depends on your skills, interests, and long term goals.

As such the skills, expertise, experience needed to succeed are FAR GREATER than what’s required to be a successful passive real property investor.